In Re Marriage of Smith

Petitioner, Iona Smith, appeals from the April 25, 1979, order of the St. Clair County Circuit Court with respect to the assignment and division of property and the denial of petitioner’s prayer for the award of maintenance and attorney fees in a proceeding for dissolution of marriage.

The parties, Iona Smith and Gaines N. Smith, were married October 13, 1956. One child, Gaines B. Smith, was born of the marriage. The parties separated on September 8, 1977, and a decree of dissolution of marriage was entered October 12,1978. Subsequently, a hearing was held on October 26, 27, and 30, 1978; and…